BACCHUS Network BACCHUS Network at Trine University is affiliated with the largest peer education organization for colleges and universities in the world! Through the promotion of campus-based peer education activities, Trine University’s BACCHUS Network supports healthy collegiate lifestyles and positive decision-making. The national organization provides a wealth of resources and support to local chapters. For more information about the national organization, go to www.bacchusnetwork.org. To learn how YOU can be a part of Trine University’s BACCHUS Network, contact our advisor Megan Cook at 260.665.4172.
Circle K Circle K International is a branch of the Kiwanis family and is the world’s largest collegiate service organization. Our mission is to provide leadership, service, and fellowship. Circle K members are dedicated to improving their schools and communities. A few of our projects include Finals Baskets, Take Back the Night march, the YMCA Halloween party, as well as various events that support local charities. Circle K provides an opportunity for students to take the initiative to lead their peers and community by serving them. Circle K generally will meet every other week, in the evening, in addition to our normal service project dates and times. If you would like more information or are interested in joining, please contact Whitney Haggard wjhaggard@my.trine.edu
Cooking Club The Cooking Club is one of Trine’s newest and fastest growing clubs. Started in the fall of 2008, it now is proud of its full club status and growing number of members. We meet every other Wednesday from 8-9 in Whitney Commons, before Wacky Wednesday. Topics and schedules can be found in the Café. Every meeting is exciting and different. In partnership with the chefs at Bon Appetit, there are demonstrations, food tastings and hands-on tutorials. From novices to seasoned kitchen veterans, the Cooking Club covers all aspects of meal preparation, with a focus on madefrom-scratch and authentic foods. Membership is open to all Trine students and staff, so be sure to check us out!
Drama Club The Trine University Drama Club is a great way to get involved on campus, whether you want to be in the spotlight, behind the scenes, in charge of tech, or help with costumes, props, and makeup. No experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun and be a part of a great production. The Drama Club is run by students under the direction of a faculty advisor and is open to everyone including students, faculty, administration, and community members. The club stages two plays per academic year – a fall and a spring play. For more information please e-mail Dr. Timothy Hopp at hoppt@trine.edu.
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation, is an ecumenical Christian housing organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people from all walks of life to work together in partnership to help build houses with families in need. The Trine Campus Chapter has been established to assist Habitat by working with any local affiliate or with Habitat’s international headquarters in order to demonstrate the love and teachings of Jesus Christ: A.) By working in cooperation with God’s people in need to create a better human habitat in which to live and work; B.) By working in cooperation with other agencies and groups which have a kindred purpose; C.) Through loving acts and the spoken and written word; D.) By enabling and expanding the number of persons from all walks of life to participate in this ministry. Advisor: Dr. John Wagner. For more information, go to infotsuhabitat@yahoo.com.